Description
Besides being great fun, Blue Heron Games are very useful as teaching tools, as aids to personal growth and in the exploration of a great many children's issues. Creativity :: The games are useful tools in teaching creative thinking and creative approaches to healthy social interaction. Communication skills :: The games help to develop language skills, creative expression, emotional vocabulary and moral concepts. Self esteem :: Personal and social awareness are brought into focus and self esteem is enhanced in an atmosphere of fun and safety. Sharing :: The games provide an opportunity to share emotions, ideas and stories in a safe playful atmosphere. They provide an excellent starting place for discussions. Teaching by modelling :: The games provide the opportunity for the therapist, counsellor or parent to model listening skills, appropriate expression of feelings and ideas and the opportunity to model respect and acceptance of another person's point of view.